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Critical Care in Obstetrics Course 2023: Maternal Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy (No CME)
This Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course topic consists of the following:
Pre-test Quiz
Lecture
Lecture Slides
Post-test Quiz
Upon completion of the components in this topic, the learner will be able to:
1.Understand the incidence and common etiologies that lead to cardiac arrest during pregnancy
2.Describe the important modifications in treatment algorithms of cardiac arrest in pregnancy
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Maternal Cardiac Arrest Pre-Test Quiz
7 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/7 points to pass
7 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/7 points to pass
Maternal Cardiac Arrest Lecture
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Lecturer:
Shad Deering, MD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
Conflict of interest disclosure: Created an Ob Simulator that the US Army patented and licensed to Gaumard Scientific
Lecture Objectives
1. Understand the approach to ACLS arrest in pregnancy
2. Describe pregnancy specific considerations and modifications in the ACLS treatment algorithms
3. List the indications and timing for performance of a perimortem cesarean section.
References
1.Vanden Hoek T, et al. 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science Part 12: Cardiac Arrest in Special Situations. Circulation 2010; 122: S829-S861
2.Jeejeebhoy F and Morrison L. Maternal Cardiac Arrest: A Practical and Comprehensive Review. Emergency Medicine International 2013; 2013:274814.
3.Einav S, Kaufman N, Sela HY. Maternal cardiac arrest and perimortem cesarean delivery: Evidence or expert-based? Resuscitation 2012; 83:1191-1200.
Maternal Cardiac Arrest Case Study
4 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/4 points to pass
4 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/4 points to pass
